Missing Americans owed pensions reach $100000 in unclaimed funds
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp expanded a nationwide search for about 7,200 Americans owed unclaimed pensions. Through Internet outreach and records checks, PBGC has found nearly 1,400 people owed more than $4 million, with California leading claims. The agency has posted a search directory online at searchpbgc.gov to help individuals locate entitlements and claim within weeks.
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Climate change warms West Coast waters study says
A Science report based on daily 1916 measurements finds twenty years of warmer Pacific waters across the West Coast. John McGowan of Scripps notes the eastern North Pacific and Gulf of Alaska have warmed, affecting fish birds seaweed and marine mammals.
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Congress clears bill to give taxpayers more rights
Congress approved a sweeping Taxpayer Bill of Rights restructuring the IRS and expanding protections for taxpayers. The 98-2 Senate vote and 402-8 House margin set changes including shifting burden of proof to the IRS for cooperative taxpayers, limits on innocent spouse liability, broader offers in compromise, and penalties against rogue agents, with a $13 billion revenue impact over a decade.
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FCC weighs mandating digital signals for cable TV
Washington AP regulators consider whether cable firms must carry broadcasters digital signals as two thirds of Americans rely on cable. FCC votes 5 to 0 to study the issue with a year end decision possible. During transition, stations may offer two channels one digital one analog with digital broadcasts starting soon and all stations required to go digital by 2006.
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Bill to criminalize identity theft in federal law
Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to make stealing or possessing personal identifying information a federal crime. It aims to help victims repair damaged lives by allowing prosecution and restitution, expanding beyond current law which targets only false documents.
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Barden Seeks $1 Billion Detroit Casino Complex
Don Barden, once denied a casino bid in Detroit, unveils a $1 billion entertainment and casino plan with Michael Jackson backing. The proposal targets boosting his fight with Mayor Archer and a August 4 voter referendum on issuing a casino license to Barden.
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Yeltsin adviser says health weak for third term
Igor Shabdurasulov, Yeltsin's deputy chief of staff, told Russky Telegraph that the president is not in ideal physical shape and seems tired both physically and psychologically, arguing he should not run for another presidential term. A Kremlin spokesman distanced the remarks as the aide's personal view.
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Prince William meets his father's longtime flame Camilla Bowles
London AP Prince William has met Camilla Parker Bowles, the woman Diana blamed for Charles and Diana's split. A St James's Palace spokeswoman confirmed the June 12 meeting after a tabloid story. The Sun described a casual, amicable 30 minute encounter with Charles present and William agreeing to meet.
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Mother imprisoned for baby's death in Delaware case
Amy Grossberg, 20, received a two year sentence for killing her newborn son whose father Brian Peterson, also 20, was jailed for two years after cooperating with prosecutors. The infant died from head trauma, exposure, and lack of oxygen after being placed in a motel trash bag in Newark on November 12, 1996.
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